Attention Span Estimator
A rough behavioural estimate of sustained-focus capacity by age and daily short-form video intake.
Baseline sustained focus for a ten-year-old is around 25 minutes, and 90 minutes of daily short-form video adjusts that estimate down to about 21 — an educational estimate rather than a measurement.
Attention Span Estimator
Frequently asked
Is the Attention Span Estimator free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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